Scenic Lake Dam

Wallkill River-TR· Sussex, New Jersey· Earth· 35 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Scenic Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New Jersey. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 35 ft (taller than 93.2% in NJ)
Dam Length470 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage96 acre-ft
Normal Storage80 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge250 cfs
NID IDNJ00678

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: January 27, 2012
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NJDEP

Ownership

Scenic Lake Community Association, Inc.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Scenic Lake Dam?

Scenic Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Scenic Lake Dam?

Scenic Lake Dam is owned by Scenic Lake Community Association, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Scenic Lake Dam?

Scenic Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Scenic Lake Dam?

Scenic Lake Dam has a dam height of 35 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Scenic Lake Dam last inspected?

Scenic Lake Dam was last inspected on January 27, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.